Having tried many methods, there is nothing I've found that's as powerful
as simple reminders followed by a “thank you” when players return their
lands. (That “thank you” can be delivered with a few extra decibels so
other people are re-reminded!)
On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 3:32 PM, Andrew Heckt <
forum-11220-023f@apps.magicjudges.org> wrote:
> I recall some TOs using other methods to retrieve lands from players like:
>
> 1) Turn in your lands to receive prizes
>
> 2) Collect lands from opponents (when they drop or single elim)
>
> 3) Deposit 25 cents to use lands, returned when lands returned.
>
> 4) Signage and reminders in a pleasant, non-threatening way.
>
> 5) Membership that grants several benefits, among them land useage (else
> you need to bring your own)
>
> 6) Using ‘thank you’ when players returned their lands.
>
> From: Michael Grimsley
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 12:21 PM
> To: Heckt, Andy
> Subject: Re: Stamping Basic Lands (Tournament Operations)
>
>
>
> At pre-releases especially, I usually include an announcement before the
> last round of swiss about returning lands when the tournament is over. This
> past weekend however, I went to make that announcement and the TO actually
> said not to worry about it. He said they had plenty and he wasn't concerned
> if some disappeared.
>
> I agree that stamping sounds fine, but extremely time consuming.
>
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